Questions tagged [manipulator]
manipulator is a device used to manipulate materials without direct contact.
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How to define the degrees of freedom of a flexible manipulator?
Consider a cable-driven flexible manipulator which has 3 cables. Consider the 3 cables to be actuated by 3 motors. Assume that by pulling the three cables in different configurations, we can span the ...
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Developing world-frame Jacobian using product of exponentials [closed]
I am going through different texts (Spong Robot Modeling and Control, Murray Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulations) and I am seeing different Jacobians developed for the same RRRP ...
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Can workspace of a manipulator change after considering its dynamics?
As per my knowledge, the workspace of a manipulator can be determined if one knows the forward and inverse kinematics. But is it possible that the workspace of the manipulator can change after ...
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How can serial manipulator have unique condition number for given end effector position?
I am reading about Condition Number which is considered as measure of manipulability of robotic arm, it is defined as
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k = \parallel J \parallel \parallel J^{-1} \parallel
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Validation of dh parameters
I am working on a concept of robotic arm for which I have fixed DH frames and parameters. Is there any way to validate the correctness of DH parameters and frames ?
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How to obtain the Jacobian matrix for this 2Planar without differentiation
Take a look at the below picture, I would like to derive the Jacobian matrix without differentiation. In this Modern Robotics book, the screw theory is used. I've derived the forward kinematic using ...
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Forward/inverse kinematics and transformation matrices
I have found the homogeneous transformation matrix that can be used to determine the relation between the parent and child links of a robot. This matrix is shown below.
$T_i =
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Force-torque sensor reading when a robot is stationary
Let's say I have a robot arm with a force-torque sensor on the wrist, between the final motor and the gripper. If the arm and wrist are stationary, then what would the reading on the sensor be?
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My Pick and Place Program Not Working
hope you are all well.
I am trying to finish a capstone project on Coursera. It asks me to carry a cube object from an initial position to goal. This video shows the movement.
Project website: http://...
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How do I find the minimum time for computing a trajecotry for a robotic arm?
I am studying robotics and I am focusing on trajectory planning.
I have been struggling with this topic for a while, and I still have some doubts that I cannot solve. One of them is the following:
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How to check reachability of manipulator to a point?
I have written a MATLAB code for inverse kinematics of 3R robotic arm, which returns value of joint angles for given link lengths and end effector position and orientation. But if location of point is ...
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Calculating the singular configuration of a 3 revolute joint manipulator
I would really appreciate it if somebody could help me calculate the singular configuration of this simple manipulator
I am confused since J is a 2x3 matrix and I cannot simply calculate the ...
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Different methods to determine DOF: Chebychev-Kutzbach-Grubler method vs. Screw method
I'm familiar with Chebychev-Kutzbach-Grubler method to determine degree of freedom of a robot arm. But it seems this method fails to calculate the mobility of some parallel robots, as explained here.
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Robot Graphical Representation in Real Time
I'm working with a robot intended to be placed in a tele-echography environment. To control the robot I'm using a 6D space mouse that control each degree of freedom of the robot. However, since the ...
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Difference between Degrees of Freedom (DOF) and Degrees of Motion (DOM)
What is a difference between degrees of freedom (DOF) and degrees of motion (DOM)? I know that DOF is the number of independent movements a manipulation arm can make and robot system can have max 6 ...
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Why is a joint space trajectory unable to deal with operational space obstacles?
I have found several sources that state that a Joint space trajectory model is not capable of dealing with obstacles in the manipulator workspace. These sources include:
slide 10 of "Manipulator ...
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Parallel spatial mechanism - DOF
The parallel mechanism is composed of a moving platform
and a base (or frame) connected by four legs. Each leg is composed of five
revolute joints numbered 1, 2, … 5 from the base to the moving ...
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Problem defining rotation matrix
I am studying robotic kinematics , and given the following manipulator with its D-H frames assigned:
I have to find the rotation matrix $R_{e}^{2}$, which is the rotation matrix of frame $e$ with ...
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Effiecient computation of coriollis matrix
I want to perform kinodynamic motion planning on a 6DoF hybrid manipulator. I calculated mass matrix, coriollis matrix etc using the lagrangian method. The coriollis matirx was calculated symbolically ...
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Urdf as a way to model dynamics?
Since urdf format serves the purpose of kinematic model but also extends for dynamical properties such as mass,moment of inertia and centre of masses, can it be considered a viable dynamical model of ...
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Why does the Denavit-Hartenberg representation fail to capture the length of the last link in my model?
The length of the last link (1.73) of my model (of a human finger) is not represented in any of the parameters that I calculated using the Denavit-Hartenberg algorithm, which I think can't be right. I ...
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how to make a configuration space of a robot manipulator?
How to make a configuration space of a robot manipulator from a work space ? it's robot manipulator is 3 degree of freedom. Is a robot manipulator with more degrees of freedom the same process ?. Do ...
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How to find the body jacobain, for each link in a robot manipulator?
The links twist could be obtained, and thus The spatial manipulator Jacobian could be done, but when it comes to the body Jacobian, it is becomes difficult. Moreover, the adjoint transformation ...
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Standard Notation/Name for Velocity Transformations
I've been looking to see if there's any standard notation for a matrix to convert an end-effector velocity vector $\xi_n^0 = \begin{bmatrix} v \\ \omega \end{bmatrix}$ from one frame of reference to ...
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Feed-forward controller with lookup table
does anyone have experience in implementing a feed-forward controller for a hydraulic cylinder?
Often, when a hydraulic cylinder is controlled with PWM values, people (https://drive.google.com/file/d/...
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How to calculate holding and operating torque at the base?
Could anyone please help me with the formula to calculate the operating torque and holding torque at the base to rotate the structure on top of it as shown in image with white arrows?
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How to draw robot manipulator diagram
I've been seeing a lot of these diagrams online and wondering how can I replicate this myself. Is there any easy-to-use software package that will allow me to draw these diagrams quickly and ...
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Multi-Link Robot Degrees of Freedom
I want to compute the DOF of this system if it composed of (n) such links grasping this common object using Grubler's formula obtaining the solution as a function of (n), considering this to be a ...
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Dexterity calculation with dual quaternions
How can the manipulability of a robot arm be calculated when the kinematics are described with screw theory such as dual quaternions? These methods are sigularity-free, but what could we say about ...
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What is the difference between multi-link flexible manipulators and continuum robots?
I read the review[1] on flexible manipulators, the modeling method of multi-link(even if single-link) flexible manipulators seems very different from the continuum robots like OctArm(multi-section), ...
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Number of inverse kinematics closed form solutions for ABB IRB 140
I've read that 6 dof manipulators give eight closed form solutions, according to a paper. What is the number of iK solutions for the ABB IRB 140? (last three axes intersect but there is a offset ...
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Rostock Delta Robot 3D Printer Degrees of Freedom (DOF)
What is the degrees of freedom (DOF) of the Rostock delta robot 3d printer (delta mechanism that consists of three prismatic joints)?
Here's the link to the delta mechanism I'm referring to:
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Optimal trajectory for manipulators using optimal control
I'm trying to implement direct-multiple shooting method to my problem.
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UR robots always have 2 parallel axes. Why not at a singularity?
I thought I understood the Jacobian and singularities pretty well, but then I was asked: UR robots (and others) have 2 joints that are always in parallel. Doesn't this put the robot at a singularity ...
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Grasp matrix implementation
I've majorly followed Dex-net implementation to calculate a grasp matrix (G) to compute other grasp quality metrics (e.g., Ferrari Canny L1 metric or smallest singular value of G).
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How to calculate operating torque and holding torque of a slew drive for a manipulator arm?
Hope you are doing good and enjoying your weekend.
I have a question regarding calculation of torque and tilting moment for a slew drive. Slew drive (motorised) will be used at the base of a ...
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homogenous transformation matrix variants
I am working on some manipulator projects and come across a few variants of the homogenous transformation matrix. I've been working on matlab and they give slightly different answers. Assuming both ...
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C space for R5 manipulator
Trying to create a collision avoidance model (RRT) for an RRRRR manipulator. I am unable to wrap my head around how to represent the same in configuration space. Anything upto 3 joint variables is ...
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Robotic Platforms Similar to the PiBot(Locobot)
I am brain storming platforms to use for a project I am working on. I'm looking for an mobile platform with a manipulator attached. I originally was focusing on the PiBot, but after doing some ...
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Jacobian Derivative (Analytical?)
If I understand this correctly, given the Jacobian Derivative $\dot{J}(q)$ derived using the method presented from the paper by (Rhee, J. Y., & Lee, B., 2017)
where the algorithm summarized ...
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What is canonical grasp?
What is a canonical grasp and how is it different from normal/other grasp? I've searched through internet and forums but haven't found any answers.
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Task Space Control Parameters for 6-Dof Manipulator
I'm developing a Task Space controller based on speed for a Universal Robot 5. I've already calculated the Jacobian, position and rotation error for the classic control method:
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Control Algorithms for Kinesthetic Teaching
There are several algorithms for post-processing of kinesthetically demonstrated motions for manipulators learning a task. However, I have failed to find papers/research work on modeling the ...
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Cloth (non-rigid body) manipulation with computer vision? [closed]
I am currently working on a prototype device to automate cloth ironing task. So basically the mechanical design involves 4 manipulators and a separate manipulator arm with a hot pad (iron) to ...
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VAL language and velocity control of industrial robot
In my bachelor, I programmed CNC machines. Now, working with an Industrial robot arm, I learn that their programming languages are mostly similar. VAL is a typical example, for instance:
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Dynamics of parallel manipulator
My task is to apply forces to control 3-dof parallel manipulator. Forces are applied to linear actuators, friction is neglected. End-effector of a robot is supposed to follow generated path; for ...
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What does "resolution of a sensor" mean? [closed]
I am studying robotics and I am focusing my attention on the sensors used on robot manipulators. I have seen that there a proprioceptive sensors, such as encoders, and exteroceptive sensors, such as ...
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Visual-Positioning Method
I'm working on mobile manipulator and trying to do visual-positioning of the end-effector.
My camera will located around 1-2 meters from the robot.
I'm sure i cant use color tracking method because ...
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Definition of robotics manipulator?
I'm new to robotics, I don't understand the way wikipedia defines robotics manipulator. If there is no any direct contact how could the robot move things within his work envelope.
In robotics a ...
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DH Parameter for OpenManipulator X from Robotis
I try to solve forward kinematics problem for OpenManipulator X from Robotis by using standard DH convention. The figure and dimension of the robot like this pic
I try to find DH parameter and got ...
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